Mary DeMuth is an author and speaker who has been writing and mentoring writers for over 30 years. Her aim is to help others find hope and healing. She has written over 52 books that have been translated into five languages, including 199 Prayers for My Adult Child: A Prayer and Journaling Guide. Her literary agency, Mary DeMuth Literary, guides writers towards traditional publishing. She has spoken to audiences in Johannesburg, Monaco, Geneva, Munich, Port-au-Prince, Nice, and Florence. She and her husband Patrick have been married for 33 years and have helped plant a church in Southern France. They currently reside in North Texas and have three adult children. Mary enjoys cooking, running, gardening, decorating, painting, and serving at her church.